June 10, 2026

Dollar records gains in Baghdad and Erbil exchanges Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Wednesday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […]

Iraqi News

June 10, 2026

Iraqi PM reassigns senior Finance Ministry officials Shafaq News

Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi on Wednesday ordered a reshuffle of senior positions within Iraq’s Finance Ministry, the National Board of Pension, and the Martyrs Foundation, according to an official document. […]

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June 10, 2026

ISX trades $119M in monthly activity Shafaq News

The Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) recorded more than 184.5 billion Iraqi dinars in trading value during May —roughly $119.3 million. According to market data, over 192.9 billion shares were traded […]

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June 9, 2026

Gold rises on Israel-Iran truce ahead of US inflation data Shafaq News

Gold prices firmed on Tuesday, supported by ‌softer oil prices following a fragile Israel-Iran truce, while focus was also on inflation and interest rate hike risks. Spot gold was up […]

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June 9, 2026

Iraqi government seeks private-sector support for one million housing plots Shafaq News

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi on Monday called on business leaders and companies involved in provincial projects to contribute to the government’s “one-million residential land plot” initiative and help develop […]

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June 9, 2026

Oil retreats after Iran-Israel ceasefire takes hold Shafaq News

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, erasing most of the previous session’s gains, ‌after Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President […]

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June 9, 2026

Gold stabilizes in Baghdad, rises in Erbil Shafaq News

Gold prices held steady Tuesday in Baghdad and rose in Erbil, hovering around 936,000 IQD per mithqal, according to a Shafaq News market survey. Wholesale prices on Al-Nahr Street in […]

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June 9, 2026

Dollar edges lower in Baghdad, Erbil markets Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Tuesday’s trading lower in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […]

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June 9, 2026

OPEC+ Agrees Production Adjustment for July Shafaq News

Seven OPEC+ member states have agreed to implement a combined production adjustment of 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) in July 2026, according to a statement from the group. The countries involved are […]

Iraqi News

June 9, 2026

Iraq PM Pledges $10bn Development Fund for Private Sector Shafaq News

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Saturday met with a group of businessmen, members of the Private Sector Development and Management Council, members of the Iraqi Economic Council, and a number of chairmen […]

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June 8, 2026

Oil prices surge past $96 on new Iran-Israel clashes Shafaq News

Brent oil prices jumped more than $3 a barrel on Monday, initially spooked by Israel’s launch of renewed strikes on Lebanon a day earlier, but also gaining further steam after […]

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June 8, 2026

US imports of Iraqi crude hit decade low in 2025 Shafaq News

US imports of Iraqi crude oil fell to 15.1 million barrels in 2025, down from 19.2 million barrels in 2024, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), marking the […]

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June 8, 2026

Dollar climbs in Baghdad and Erbil in early trading Shafaq News

The US dollar opened Monday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […]

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June 8, 2026

Gold prices fall in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

On Monday, gold prices hovered around 940,000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to Shafaq News market survey. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling […]

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June 8, 2026

ISX reports nearly $50M in weekly trading Shafaq News

The Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) recorded more than 77 billion dinars in trading volume last week —roughly $50 million. According to the recorded data, more than 76 billion shares were […]

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June 7, 2026

Iraq prints 25T dinars after oil revenues collapse Shafaq News

Iraq printed 25 trillion dinars (around $19 billion) to confront mounting financial pressure caused by falling oil revenues, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein revealed on Saturday, warning that continued disruption to […]

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June 7, 2026

Iraqi oil exports to US resume at 43,000 bpd Shafaq News

US imports of crude oil from Iraq, OPEC’s second-largest producer, rose to 43,000 barrels per day (bpd) last week after no imports were recorded a week earlier, according to data from the […]

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June 7, 2026

Gold prices stabilize in Baghdad, edge higher in Erbil Shafaq News

On Sunday, gold prices hovered around 940,000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to Shafaq News market survey. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling […]

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June 7, 2026

Dollar rises in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Sunday’ss trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 154,500 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […]

Iraqi News

June 6, 2026

UNHCR IRAQ Monthly Update April 2026 iraq-businessnews

UNHCR IRAQ Monthly Update April 2026 As of the end of April 2026, Iraq generously hosts approximately 350,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, the majority (88%) of whom are Syrians. Close to […]

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June 6, 2026

Basrah crudes post weekly gains despite global losses Shafaq News

Iraq’s Basrah crude advanced more than 4% over the past week, outperforming several major global oil grades. Basrah Heavy crude fell by $2.29 in its last trading session to $69.28 […]

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June 6, 2026

Gold prices fall in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

On Saturday, gold prices hovered around 940,000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to Shafaq News market survey. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling […]

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June 6, 2026

Iraq imports plunge by $36 billion in 2025 Shafaq News

Iraq’s imports fell sharply in 2025, dropping by more than $36 billion from the previous year and marking the country’s steepest decline in import value in recent years. Iraq imported goods worth […]

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June 6, 2026

Iraq Oil Ministry denies US detention of crude shipment Shafaq News

US forces have not stopped any Iraqi oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz over alleged payments to Iran, Iraq’s Oil Ministry said on Saturday, urging media outlets to rely […]

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June 6, 2026

Dollar edges higher in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Saturday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […]

Iraqi News

June 5, 2026

US dollar stable in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Thursday’s trading steady in Baghdad and Erbil, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah […]

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June 5, 2026

Oil rises on Iran deal uncertainty, Oman loading halt Shafaq News

Oil prices rose on Friday, paring sharp losses from the previous session, after Hezbollah rejected a new Lebanon ceasefire proposal and Oman’s Mina al Fahal terminal suspended oil loadings following […]

June 5, 2026

Gold heads for weekly loss as Iran deal hopes fade Shafaq News

Gold prices fell on Friday, and were poised for a weekly loss, as tensions in ‌the Middle East dampened hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal amid rising inflation and interest […]

June 5, 2026

Dollar gains as Middle East tensions unsettle markets Shafaq News

The Japanese yen tested the 160-per-dollar barrier on Friday, drawing sharp official warnings, as the dollar held firm ahead of key U.S. employment data and Middle East tensions underpinned safe-haven […]

Iraqi News

June 5, 2026

Iraq oil exports collapse to ~10% of pre-Iran war levels Shafaq News

Iraq’s crude exports averaged 329,000 barrels per day in May, unchanged from April and far below pre-crisis levels, with shipments through the Kurdistan-Ceyhan pipeline offsetting only part of the disruption […]

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